Master’s in Occupational Therapy
Graduate education completed in 2020, with a foundation in development, participation, assessment, and evidence-informed intervention.
PEDIATRIC OT • EARLY CHILDHOOD • MOM + THERAPIST
RNRuslana
Nurmatova
Nurmatova
MS, OTR/LPediatric Occupational
Therapist
Therapist
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MEET THE FOUNDER
Hi, I’m Ruslana.
Pediatric occupational therapist, early childhood specialist, creator of OT Practice—and a mom who understands that family life rarely looks like a therapy textbook.
My story ↓PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE. A PARENT’S HEART.
I help little hands build big everyday skills.
I’m Ruslana Nurmatova, MS, OTR/L, a pediatric occupational therapist with approximately six years of experience supporting young children and their families. I earned my master’s degree in occupational therapy in 2020 and have worked in school-based early childhood services since 2021.
My professional focus is children from birth through age five, especially preschoolers who need support with sensory processing, fine-motor development, feeding, handwriting readiness, play, school participation, and everyday independence.
I created OTPractice.us, LLC to make trustworthy developmental information easier for families to understand—and much easier to use in real life.
BACKGROUND & TRAINING
Experience you can trust
Clinical knowledge matters. So does knowing how to translate it into one realistic next step for a busy family.
Early Childhood & School-Based OT
Supporting preschool children in natural learning environments and collaborating with families, teachers, and educational teams.
Sensory Integration Training
Advanced professional development in understanding sensory processing and building practical supports for routines and participation.
SOS Feeding Training
Training related to the sensory, motor, behavioral, and developmental foundations that can affect a child’s comfort with food.
Fine Motor & School Readiness
Special interest in cutting, pre-writing, grasp, visual-motor skills, self-care, classroom access, and learning through play.
Mom + Occupational Therapist
Professional recommendations are shaped by both clinical reasoning and a parent’s understanding of real schedules, emotions, and family priorities.
MY APPROACH
Children learn through connection, play, and participation.
I don’t believe childhood should feel like one long therapy session. The most meaningful progress often happens when an activity is enjoyable, the environment supports success, and the skill connects to something the child genuinely wants or needs to do.
See the whole child
Behavior, sensory needs, motor skills, communication, emotions, and the environment are connected.
Start with strengths
A child’s interests and existing abilities are the best starting place for building something new.
Support the family
Strategies should fit naturally into meals, dressing, play, preschool, and community life.
Protect the joy of childhood
Progress matters—but so do curiosity, confidence, imagination, and the relationship with the adults who care.
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play
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WHY I CREATED OT PRACTICE
Families deserve guidance that feels clear—not overwhelming.
Parents are often handed complicated terminology, scattered advice, or activities that require too much time and equipment. OT Practice was created to offer something different: practical explanations, playful resources, and thoughtfully designed products that help parents understand both the “why” and the “how.”
Every guide, course, book, and article begins with the same question: Will this make everyday participation easier, more meaningful, or more joyful for a child and family?
Explore my resources →“Every child is a different kind of flower—and together they make this world a beautiful garden.”
— Ruslana Nurmatova, MS, OTR/LA PERSONAL NOTE
I’m glad you’re here.
Whether you are looking for one simple activity, trying to understand your child’s sensory needs, preparing for preschool, or choosing a more structured course, I hope this space helps you feel informed and supported.
You know your child best. My role is to bring professional knowledge, practical tools, and encouragement to the conversation.
CONNECT WITH RUSLANA
Have a question or collaboration idea?
For resource questions, parent education, professional collaboration, and speaking opportunities, send me a message.